Ambassador Husain Haqqani presents his credentials to President Bush

Ambassador Husain Haqqani today presented his credentials to President George W. Bush as the new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States in an elegant ceremony at the White House.

President Bush welcomed the Ambassador and said that Pakistan and the United States share a long history of friendship. He congratulated the Ambassador on the success of recent elections in Pakistan. He also assured the Ambassador of his commitment to strong and abiding friendship between Pakistan and the United States.

Ambassador Haqqani expressed appreciation for the support and encouragement extended by the United States as Pakistan makes a difficult transition to democracy. He said that America's support for the newly elected Parliament of Pakistan will serve as tangible signs of the endurance and strength of the special relationship between the two countries.

Ambassador Haqqani said that during his tenure as Ambassador of Pakistan, he will work tirelessly to building a new, more mature, long-term partnership between Pakistan and the United States and will promote the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two peoples.

June 6, 2008

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